Bradley Stoke vs Bristol
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bradley Stoke wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Bradley Stoke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Bristol
£438,474
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Bristol
130.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Bristol
86.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Bristol
500
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Bristol
71.3
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Bristol
£32,799
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bristol commands an average of £438,474, compared with £356,214 in Bradley Stoke – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Bristol it is a flat at £278,270.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Bristol (£278,270 vs £191,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bristol prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bradley Stoke experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.4 per 1,000 versus 130.3 per 1,000 in Bristol. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Bristol it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Bradley Stoke, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 86.2% in Bristol. There are 8 schools in Bradley Stoke and 115 in Bristol.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 115 |
| Primary | 7 | 93 |
| Secondary | 1 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 86.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 500.0 Mbps in Bristol and 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 100% in Bristol. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 100% in Bristol.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (500 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bradley Stoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Bristol averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,044 in Bristol. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Bristol.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £32,799 in Bristol. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 38.2 in Bristol. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 54% in Bristol. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 61.2% in Bristol.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 425,196 |
| Median Age | 43 | 38.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £32,799 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 54% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 42.1% |
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